Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Celebrate the Last Snowfall this Spring Weekend
Friday, April 22 Mary Bue at Doe Bay What do songs sound like that come from a girl who: loves seaweed, seals and cats, bartends at a busy breakfast joint, has a bachelor’s in psychology,
Point Lawrence Road Project Moves Forward
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Construction is scheduled to begin shortly on the first new bridge to be built in San Juan County in 42 years. Bids were opened last month for the
April 30 Wine Tasting Event and Auction to Benefit Orcas Montessori
In addition to savory appetizers from local restaurants, and premium wine selected by local expert Chimo Boehm, Orcas musicians will play starring roles at this year’s Spring Auction on April 30, from 6
Ferries to Continue at Current Levels of Service
Ranker, Nelson secure last minute save to ferry service cuts From the State Democrats Office Today, April 20, the Senate passed House Bill 1175, the state's two-year transportation budget. Until this afternoon, the proposed plan
Gates Foundation Grant Awarded to OICF
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Gates Foundation reached out again to Community Foundations to provide support to nonprofits. This year, the funding is directed towards capacity building programs to help nonprofits
Ranker Explains the Budget and Effect of Loopholes
(This article is a continuation of Senator Kevin [intlink id="12078" type="post"]Ranker's Report[/intlink] from the Legislature) Senate and House Budget Comparison The reductions proposed by the state Senate cut very deep.For a full comparison of the
Ranker’s Report: Senate Budget Cuts Demand a Look at Unpaid Taxes and Loopholes
Dear neighbors, Last week the Senate released its Operating Budget proposal. With no new federal funds, no new revenue sources and no ability to close tax loopholes, our hand has been forced to construct an
Big Quilt Show Comes to Orcas Center
A large exhibit of abstract quilts by Gwen Marston, internationally known, quiltmaker, teacher and author, will be shown at Orcas Center May 6 – 31. Since 1981 Marston has had 19 solo exhibits,
Letter to the Editor: Best Available Science Process Flawed
Dear County Council, Administrator and Planning Staff, You are required to adopt Best Available Science (BAS) that is factual, substantive, local and relevant. We appreciate the actions Council and Staff are taking to avoid personal liability
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana): New Season Begins
The Saturday Ikebana Class at Emmanuel’s Old Parish Hall will begin its new season April 30th and continue twice a month throughout spring, summer and early fall. Beginners are welcome, and no previous
Cultivating Everyday Peace Within at Orcas Women’s Retreat this Summer
By Dr. Rosie Kuhn As spirit beings our essential nature is Peace. This being so, what has us be anything but peace; what elements of our daily lives disrupt the peace that we are? The
Regatta Report: Orcas Teams Win the Regionals
Varsity Team to go on to nationals May 7-8 By Burke Thomas, Regatta Chair Fourteen schools and over 150 sailors made the trek to Orcas Island to participate in the 2011 NWISA Doublehanded
Lifestories: Unraveling Our Own Life’s Journey in the Company of Other Curious Travelers
Kathi Ciskowski and Polly Sanford to teach workshop April 29-30 Each one of us has a life that unfolds in an individual and unique way…and that is what makes us who we are
Letter to the Editor: School Suspends “Pennies for Peace” Efforts
Dear students, families, Orcas Island Business Owners, and Community Members; In recent days the validity of author Greg Mortenson’s book Three Cups of Tea and the spending practices of the Pennies for Peace program have
The Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt Starts a Springboard of Service
Orcas Island Lions Club continue its mission for health and vision year-round By Jim Biddick April 23 is our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will take place at Moran State Park at the picnic
Count of Homeless in San Juan County Shows Increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This year’s Count of Homeless Persons identified 110 people in San Juan County. 42 of those people, including many children and disabled, were classified as unsheltered - living
